{"product_id":"1855-birds-eye-view-oswego-new-york-print","title":"1855 Birds Eye View Oswego New York Print - Lake Ontario Harbor Great Lakes Port Panorama - Antebellum - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1855 Oswego New York Birds Eye View Map - Lake Ontario Wall Art. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn by Lewis Bradley and published in 1855 by Smith Brothers and Company, this panoramic view presents the city of Oswego where its namesake river empties into Lake Ontario. Steamboats and sailing vessels crowd the busy waterfront while the settlement spreads along both banks of the divided channel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOswego thrived as one of the most important harbors on the Great Lakes, handling grain, lumber, and goods flowing between the interior and the Atlantic coast. The Oswego Canal, completed in 1828, linked the docks to the Erie system, creating a corridor from the heartland to New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded as a British trading post and fortified during the French and Indian War, Fort Ontario guarded the entrance for over a century. By the 1850s, the military presence had given way to booming enterprise as flour mills, starch factories, and shipyards crowded the shoreline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction provides insight into a lakefront community at the peak of its commercial importance before railroads shifted trade away from the old canal routes. Considered among the finest port views of the era, it brings maritime heritage to any office, study, or living room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":67573539143869,"sku":"ENMAP0785_1624L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Inch","offer_id":67573539176637,"sku":"ENMAP0785_2436L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1lifjL_JkyFsImfvcDx69G9USbSat16c8_w1000.jpg?v=1790396931","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1855-birds-eye-view-oswego-new-york-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}